What I do

As an Associate Director I work closely with Jennifer and Clare in most areas of the business, including writing proposals and designing research methodologies, managing the delivery of projects, liaising with clients, and developing our processes and protocols. 

Areas of specialism

My main focus is synthesising and interpreting complex information to produce clear, actionable conclusions and recommendations. I have particular interests in work related to the construction and heritage sectors, drawing on my parallel career as an architectural historian and heritage consultant.

More generally, I have over fifteen years of experience in social research methods, from initial desk research, through designing research instruments and analysing qualitative and quantitative data, to final reporting and presentation of findings. Particular strengths include conducting complex literature reviews, facilitating focus groups, depth interviewing, and report writing.

I enjoy building close, collaborative relationships with clients to ensure that the projects I lead produce robust, relevant and intelligible results. 

James lives with

The dire consequences of an inability to say no to another book and a reluctance to say yes to letting any go.